Nicholas Smith

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The Camden Council Schools Forum met on 4 June 2025 to discuss the financial outturn for 2024/25, and the funding and work programme for 2025/26. The forum was also scheduled to discuss Camden's Local Inclusion Fund, and receive updates on the High Needs Block and Robson House. Additionally, the Schools Forum was expected to review its work programme and action tracker for the upcoming school year.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm

This meeting of the Schools Forum considered a report on the provisional Dedicated Schools Grant for the 2025/26 financial year, an update on arrangements for the procurement of school meals from April 2025 and the work programme for the remainder of the school year.

Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee

Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 11th November, 2024 6.30 pm

This meeting was scheduled to include discussions on statutory complaints made about Children’s Social Care, the demand for school places in the borough, rates of persistent absence, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is important to note that this article describes what was scheduled to be discussed, as detailed in the meeting agenda and reports pack. It does not describe what was actually discussed, or what was decided.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.00 pm

The Schools Forum confirmed its approval for the proposed school funding formula for 2025/26, following a consultation period which showed no significant objections from schools. The Forum also noted updates on the Camden Local Inclusion Fund (CLIF) and the High Needs Block (HNB) and approved the updated terms of reference for the High Needs Block Subgroup (HNSG). Members also noted the 2024 School Place Planning Report.

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 6.00 pm